used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
ANTI-LEAGUE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVELINE--THE ANTI-LEAGUE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
EVELINE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVELINE--THE ANTI-LEAGUE.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
yet to be or coming
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
come together
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
mournverbUS /mɔːrn/
feel sadness
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
and nothing more
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She looked her intended fate in the face, with the fixed purpose to meet and conquer it, or perish in the attempt.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
be seated
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
supineadjectiveUS /səˈpaɪn/
lying face upward
From this reading Eveline did not sit down in supine idleness, and mourn over her sad fate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVELINE--THE ANTI-LEAGUE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
at the time that
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But there was a firmness about her character and a strength of determined resolution in her purposes, which braced her spirit and filled her bosom with feelings such as only have birth and nourishment in heroic souls.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading True, at times she gave way to her feelings, when the hopelessness of her situation came upon her, as she strove to penetrate the future, in all its crushing force; and she would then weep for a time.
